Belgium-based Sunrise bags €17M to help people suffering from sleep disorders | Silicon Canals Belgium-based Sunrise, a healthtech company that claims to be revolutionising sleep analysis, announced on Thursday, March 9, that it has raised €17M in a fresh round of funding. This funding is in addition to €12M that the startup has already raised since its inception. Read More from the Global Wellness News…
China’s ‘She Economy’ Booms As Women Invest In Their Own Happiness
China’s ‘She Economy’ Booms As Women Invest In Their Own Happiness | Jing Daily As more women in China pursue tertiary education , participate in the workforce, and delay starting families, their spending power has increased. And they’re using the extra money to invest in themselves and drive growth in their favorite categories, including luxury fashion, fitness, and pet accessories. Read More from the Global…
UK-based HelloSelf has raised about €18.65 million ($20 million) for its digital therapy platform
HelloSelf raises €18.6 million for its therapy and coaching platform | EU-Startups UK-based HelloSelf has raised about €18.65 million ($20 million) for its digital therapy platform that’s making mental health care more accessible. The startup now plans to expand. It’s reported that one in four people in the UK experience mental health challenges each year. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
The New Luddites
The New Luddites Technology and social media have become ever-present in our lives. According to the Los Angeles Times, Gen Z now spends half their waking hours staring at screens, an average of 7.2 hours watching videos, scrolling social media or chatting with their friends every day. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Sea Moss Is the Hot New Wellness Ingredient. Does It Live Up to the Hype?
Sea Moss Is the Hot New Wellness Ingredient. Does It Live Up to the Hype? Journal Reports: Health Care Doctor-Rating Websites Lack Convictions and Medical Malpractice Claims Against Some Physicians March 10, 2023 at 4:30 PM ET Researching physicians online can be a quagmire, one expert says; “It’s all over the place.” Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Fount Raises $12M for Personalized Performance Optimization
Fount Raises $12M for Personalized Performance Optimization Personalized protocols are replacing one-size-fits-all health recommendations. What’s happening: Fount, a high-performance health platform, raised $12M in a Series A round. The company plans to scale its 1:1 training platform while also launching new products for improved sleep and women’s health. What it is: Fount’s coaching platform focuses on structured self-experimentation to optimize health. Read More from the…
VCs explain why the health and wellness landscape could see more M&A activity in 2023
03-05-23 | FUTURE OF HEALTH VCs explain why the health and wellness landscape could see more M&A activity in 2023 Able Partners founders Lisa Blau and Amanda Eilian explain why they expect to see more M&A action in the sector in 2023. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Odyssey Wellness Completes $6.3M Series A Private Equity Funding
Odyssey Wellness Completes $6.3M Series A Private Equity Funding FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–()–Odyssey Wellness (Odyssey), makers of Odyssey Elixir, the first sparkling energy drink infused with functional mushrooms, announced today that it has completed a $6.3M series A capital raise bringing the total funding since inception to $8.3M. The funding will enable the acceleration of Odyssey’s growth across all distribution channels. Read More from the Global Wellness…
Female-founded Wave Life Secures $6M Investment to Increase Mental Health Access for Gen Z
Female-founded Wave Life Secures $6M Investment to Increase Mental Health Access for Gen Z Wave Life, a mental health platform aimed at supporting Gen Z, has secured a $6M seed investment led by Santé Ventures, with participation from Hannah Grey, Joyance Capital, Gaingels, and Telocity Ventures. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
In a Luxury-Home Market Obsessed With Wellness, the ‘Shaman Is Another Level Altogether’
In a Luxury-Home Market Obsessed With Wellness, the ‘Shaman Is Another Level Altogether’ Luxury concierges, expected to go to the ends of the Earth to satisfy residents, may have to tread even further in their latest role. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™